The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 24,700
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf Plus 2.0 TDI is 2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.1 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
69.3
76.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
63.8 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
165.5 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3320 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.56 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
33 mpg
city
52 mpg
50 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
797 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
113.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
80.3 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft